Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS20
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
- Launched January 2012
- Superseded the Fujifilm XP30
- Renewed by Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS15
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS25

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm XP50 versus Panasonic ZS20, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP50 was revealed 3 months earlier than the ZS20 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades vs the ZS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Panasonic ZS20
Fujifilm XP50 | ZS20 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Fujifilm XP50
ZS20 | Fujifilm XP50 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic ZS20
Fujifilm XP50 | ZS20 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | April 2012 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP50 offers external measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm XP50 versus Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 against the ZS20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and ZS20 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP50 and ZS20.
All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of files although you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ30 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-05 | 2012-04-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 9cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175g (0.39 lb) | 206g (0.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | 260 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $180 | $349 |